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Pork market in Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the European pork market showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a peak of 31 215 thousand tons in 2019, the market contracted to 27 291 thousand tons in 2020. It partially recovered to 29 007 thousand tons in 2021, then declined again to 25 828 thousand tons in 2022 before a modest rebound to 26 296 thousand tons in 2023.

The market's slight growth in 2023 coincided with a 19% expansion in online retail for frozen and chilled meat, which increased demand for these segments by 22% since 2020. Consumer preferences also shifted towards leaner meats and greater attention to product origin. By 2024, industry developments included increased automation in meat processing and a focus on sustainable packaging, while German pork production and exports to non-EU countries saw an increase.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, Europe's pork production experienced a decline. In 2020, European pork production reached 30 321 thousand tonnes, representing a gradual decrease of 7.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.4%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The peak production level was recorded in 2019 at 32 914 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	13.1%	(7.9%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

After two consecutive years of expansion, Europe's pork production value declined. In 2020, pork production in Europe was valued at 109.4 billion US dollars, reflecting an 11.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 4.1%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was achieved in 2019 at 124.1 billion US dollars, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	16.4%	(11.8%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's pork export volumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 634 thousand tonnes, showing a substantial growth of 14.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports expanded by 24.7%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 139 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	12.8%	14.5%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Europe's pork export destinations remained highly diversified. China accounted for 15.9% of exports in volume terms, Japan for 4.0%, and South Korea for 2.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 22.6% of total export flows, while the remaining 77.4% was distributed across numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's pork export value increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, pork exports from Europe totaled 23 942 million US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 9.6%. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 22%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 18 835 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 4.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with 16.0% growth.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	16.0%	9.6%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

The geographical distribution of Europe's pork export value remained fragmented throughout 2017-2020. China represented 15.8% of export value, Japan accounted for 6.9%, and South Korea contributed 3.6%. Combined, these three markets represented only 26.2% of total export value, with no single country achieving a dominant position in Europe's pork export structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported approximately 3 604 thousand tonnes of pork in 2020, representing a significant decline of 12.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.1%, corresponding to a compound annual decline rate of 3.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 095 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	5.8%	(12.0%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Brazil maintained its position as Europe's primary pork supplier, accounting for 1.4% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe imported 13 561 million US dollars worth of pork in 2020, indicating a 7.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value declined by 6.5%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 2.2%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 14 587 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US